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£23,926 (Est: £21,220 - £29,708)

1949 MG TC

France • 29 Jun 2026 • Lot 41

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1949 MG TC is a fully restored, legendary post-war roadster with French registration, featuring its original 1,250 cc XPAG engine. It represents a significant piece of automotive history as one of the first British sports cars to gain popularity in the USA.

Condition

7

The car starts and runs properly and is described as being in 'good overall condition'. It was fully restored between 1998 and 1999, indicating a level of care and maintenance. However, the description does not suggest it is in 'Excellent' or 'Outstanding' condition, implying some wear consistent with a 'Very Good' rating.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

TC7798

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1949 MG TC
• French classic car registration
• Serial number: TC7798
Fully restored in 1998
• 1,250 cc XPAG 4-cylinder engine
- Legendary post-war roadster
- The beginning of the great adventure of British roadsters in the USA
The MG TC is much more than just a classic car: it marks a turning point in the history of sports cars.

Produced from 1945 to 1949 in a limited run of just 10,000 units, it was one of the first British sports cars to conquer the American market, driven by American soldiers who had discovered it in Europe during the war and couldn’t live without it.

It was behind the wheel of a TC that future champions like Phil Hill cut their teeth in competition.
Its 1,250 cc XPAG engine, fed by two SU carburetors, develops 54 hp and propels this small 750 kg roadster with a liveliness and sound that few modern cars can match.

With its space-frame chassis, rear-wheel drive, minimalist two-seater cockpit, and folding windshield, the TC hides nothing of its mechanics ...